Rick HasenVerified account

Presumably most federal district appointees have been judges in state courts. Experience being a judge is key for demonstrating capacity to rule on the facts and the law, manage a trial fairly & efficiently, and write sound, well-grounded opinions. That's the job description.

At a bare minimum, an appointment needs to pass the sniff test. This really doesn’t come close.

Has he ever had to explain to a client why a court ruled against him? Ever told a client no? Doesn’t necessarily need trial experience but needs experience of some sort

His law clerks will be more experienced than he is and he's not at all ashamed. The complete opposite of a public servant.